CHICAGO (March 12, 2019) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled down on a false choice for residents today during a press conference on his progressive income tax proposal. Ignoring alternative solutions such as pension reform, Gov. Pritzker’s “fair tax” would fail to fulfill his promises to raise $3.4 billion in revenue and fund up to $19 billion in new spending.

Pritzker has so far refused to provide evidence that his revenue estimates add up.

Quote from Orphe Divounguy, chief economist:
“Gov. Pritzker’s progressive income tax is clearly a bridge to higher taxes. The math doesn’t add up. Any tax cut Pritzker is selling today will not raise enough revenue. That means a tax hike for the middle class is around the corner – and they can’t afford it.”

Rep. Rita Mayfield and Sen. Tom Cullerton’s school district efficiency bills, HB 305 and SB 1838, would make spending on education more efficient by prioritizing the classroom and provide property tax relief.